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Directing Commercial Shanghai: Coach "Missing", a Chinese Valentine Love Story
As a commercial director, my experience directing commercial shanghai for Coach's Qixi campaign was deeply personal. I poured my own heartbreak into "Missing," starring Jialun Ren and Xingtong Yao, to create authentic brand storytelling.
Olivier hero
22 hours ago5 min read


Crafting "Le Dessert": A Music Video Director's Perspective
Dive into the creative process behind Romeo Elvis's "Le Dessert" music video, filmed in Los Angeles, exploring directing techniques and location challenges.
Olivier hero
Sep 294 min read


Music Video Director Bangkok: Shooting Maxvenn's 'Harmonica Sundown' on an XR Volume
Music video director Bangkok: called in the day before the shoot, directing and shooting Maxvenn's Harmonica Sundown on an XR volume with Studio X, a concept by Martin Riviera.
Olivier hero
Sep 224 min read


Directing X-Suit: A Los Angeles Commercial Director's Story
Commercial director Los Angeles: the story behind X-Suit, an action commercial I wrote, directed and produced with stunt choreographer Paul Darnell and no agency in between.
Olivier hero
Sep 146 min read


Crafting Beauty: A Sephora Commercial with a Commercial Director Bangkok
Dive into the making of the 2024 Sephora commercial. Directed by Olivier Hero Dressen in Bangkok, discover the craft behind beauty advertising.
Olivier hero
Jul 274 min read


Crafting the Future: Filming the Jaguar Journey to Planet X Commercial in Bangkok
Dive into the making of the Jaguar Journey to Planet X commercial. As Director and Concept, I led the charge to create a futuristic vision in Bangkok.
Olivier hero
Jul 214 min read


Crafting the Thrill: Directing the e& Etihad Airways F1 Commercial in Dubai
Dive into the craft behind the e& Etihad Airways F1 commercial for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, filmed across dynamic locations in Dubai.
Olivier hero
Jul 204 min read


Crafting 'Mr Drake': Directing a Music Video in Shanghai
A deep dive into the creative and logistical journey of directing the 'Mr Drake' music video for Monsieur Magnetik, self-produced in the vibrant city of Shanghai, China.
Olivier hero
Jul 204 min read


Filming in Bangkok: A Director's Notes on Light, Crews and the City
Why Bangkok is one of the most underrated filming cities in the world; a working director's notes on tropical light, crew depth, rainy season and shooting commercials in Thailand.
Olivier hero
Jul 113 min read
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